Dr Andrea Cussons
Endocrinologist in Nedlands, WA
Dr Andrea Cussons is an endocrinologist in Nedlands, WA. You will need a referral from your GP. It is one of 18 endocrinologists listed in Western Australia.
Contact and location
- Address Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands WA 6009
- Phone 08 6457 3333
Who practises here
- Dr Andrea Cussons Endocrinologist
Areas of practice
What an endocrinologist does
Endocrinologists are specialist doctors for hormone conditions. In this context that is most often thyroid disease, diabetes including gestational diabetes, and PCOS.
On referral, when a hormone condition needs specialist management before or during pregnancy. Conditions like thyroid disease and diabetes are usually best optimised before conception, which is why the referral often comes early.
Referrals, fees and Medicare
You will need a referral from your GP.
Medicare rebates apply with a GP referral, and there is usually a gap. Public clinics are free, with longer waits.
Common questions about Dr Andrea Cussons
Does Dr Andrea Cussons offer telehealth?
This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.
Do I need a referral to see an endocrinologist in Western Australia?
You will need a referral from your GP.
Is Dr Andrea Cussons taking new patients?
We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 08 6457 3333 is the quickest way to find out.
What if Dr Andrea Cussons is not the right fit?
That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 18 endocrinologists in Western Australia, 10 of them in Nedlands, so there are other options nearby.
Questions worth asking
- How does my condition change what I should do before or during pregnancy?
- How often will you want to review me, and what tests?
- Do my medications need to change?
- What is the fee for the first appointment and for reviews?
- Will you coordinate with my maternity team?
Other endocrinologists nearby
- Dr Jonathan Beilin, Nedlands
- Dr Bronwyn Stuckey, Nedlands
- Dr Richard Prince, Nedlands
- Dr Warwick Howe, Nedlands
- Dr Emily Gianatti, Murdoch
- Dr Aminath Laafira, Murdoch